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Durham boasts rivers, reservoirs and coast - so whether you enjoy fishing, sea angling, sailing or canoeing, you're sure to find something to whet your appetite.
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Forest
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs through the forest giving access to picnic sites along the way.



Outdoor Adventure Activities
Some of the darkest skies in England are found in the North Pennines. Much of the area is remote, wild countryside with little development and the views of the night sky are second to none.
Farm Shop
Consett
Award Winning Farm Shop & Restaurant based in the Derwent Valley, near to Consett and Lanchester. Wide range of fresh foods available to buy in the shop and enjoy in the comfort of the café.
Theatre
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market place. It offers regular art exhibitions, live music, theatre and films as well as a café, and a library with free internet access and local history…
Museum
Beamish
Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time to the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s and become immersed in real, living history.





Castle / Fort
Durham
Brancepeth is one of the oldest castles in the North East. The building today is a combination of the Nevilles' medieval stronghold and the grand country house created for the wealthy Russell family in Regency times.

Family Fun
Durham
Ramside Hall's brand new Entertainment Centre. With a 43-bay Toptracer driving range, six-lane bowling alley, interactive games, a huge sports bar with curve-round screens and a menu full of crowd-pleasers, it’s a go-to for laid-back days and lively…
Walking
Hamsterley Forest
Gruffalo Orienteering - fun family map reading challenge
Try our fun, navigational challenge at Hamsterley Forest using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.
If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk…
Heritage / Visitor Centre
South Road, Durham
The Story offers a gateway to the history of County Durham and its people. Bringing together our diverse collections of records and objects for the first time, The Story charts thousands of years of everyday life in the county.
Shop
Stanhope
We're a great base for visitors to Stanhope and Weardale! Rest and refresh or plan your adventures with info from our friendly Gift Shop staff. We sell crafts, stylish fashions, local produce, bargains and souvenirs to remind you of your visit. The…
Botanic Garden
Durham City
Set in countryside and mature woodland. Plant collections from North America, Himalayas and China, glasshouse rainforest and desert plants. Six Colin Wilbourne sculptures in landscaped garden.




Castle / Fort
Staindrop
Welcome to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a fascinating history and stories to tell.






Adventure Park / Playground
Staindrop
The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive outdoor playground located in a magical Christmas Tree Plantation at Raby Castle.

Golf Course
Stanley
Set in the grounds of a former deer park the club celebrated its centenary in 2006.
Walking
Hamsterley Forest
When you walk around Hamsterley Forest you are walking through a former agricultural and shooting estate. Three walks start from the notice board in the Bedburn car park opposite the cycle hire and two further walks start along the valley from Grove…
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Sedgefield
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich heritage, archaeological remains and ecological diversity - a remarkable place to visit. The park is open daily with events held throughout the year.…


Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Darlington
Spend time in nature and watch the seasons change in Raby Castle’s stunning Deer Park and Walled Gardens, which are open to visitors from 10am - 4pm every day.

Restaurant
Chester-le-Street
Enjoy one of our delicious Afternoon Teas in our splendid surroundings. Served daily in our Library Bar and Knights Restaurant.
On busier occasions this may also be served in one of our grand state rooms and during the summer months, this can be…
Fishing
Seaham
Located in the beautiful Seaham countryside, our spring water fishery provides a scenic and tranquil location for anglers to enjoy fly fishing with a variety of blue, brown and rainbow trout stocked lakes.
Spa and Relaxation
Stanley
South Causey Inn is proud to announce the launch of The Woodland Spa, a brand-new luxury spa experience set within the breathtaking surroundings of the Beamish Valley.
Designed to offer a peaceful escape from the everyday, The Woodland Spa…
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